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Negative affect and smoking lapses: a prospective analysis.

Saul Shiffman1, Andrew J Waters

  • 1Smoking Research Group, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA. shiffman@pitt.edu

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|April 7, 2004
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Rapid increases in negative affect (NA), not gradual stress changes, predict smoking relapse. This prospective study offers new insights into the immediate triggers for returning to smoking after quitting.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Addiction Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Smoking relapse is a significant challenge in cessation efforts.
  • Retrospective data suggest stress and negative affect (NA) trigger relapse, but may be biased.
  • Understanding the temporal dynamics of relapse triggers is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively examine the relationship between daily stress, NA, and subsequent smoking lapse risk.
  • To differentiate between slow-changing shifts and rapid increases in NA as predictors of relapse.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective analysis of 215 smokers undergoing cessation treatment.
  • Daily assessments of stress (events, Perceived Stress Scale) and momentary NA.
  • Analysis of NA changes on the day of lapse, hours preceding the event.

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Main Results:

  • Day-to-day changes in stress and NA did not predict next-day lapse risk.
  • Significant increases in NA were observed hours before lapses attributed to stress or bad mood.
  • Rapid NA escalation, not gradual shifts, was associated with relapse.

Conclusions:

  • Immediate, rapid increases in negative affect are key predictors of smoking relapse.
  • Interventions targeting acute NA management may be more effective than those focusing on chronic stress reduction.
  • Findings challenge the sole reliance on retrospective data for understanding relapse triggers.